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Sunflowers make small moves to maximize their Sun exposure − physicists can model them to predict how they grow

Sunflowers use tiny movements to follow the Sun's path throughout the day. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Most of us aren’t spending our days watching our houseplants grow. We see their signs of life only …

Brighten your autumn garden with the charm of pansies

(BPT) - Autumn has arrived, welcoming cooler temperatures and a new chance to enjoy seasonal flowers. Fall presents a new opportunity to embrace the beauty of the outdoors. It’s the perfect …

Latinos have been the fastest-growing demographic in swing states since the last election. Could they choose the next president?

In a deadlocked presidential race, Stacker explored where Latino Americans—the country's most coveted voting bloc—might swing this November.

Latino churches are social service hubs

Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Christian Century examine the role of the Latino church for immigrant communities.

Your morning coffee could help you live to 100. Here's how longevity experts drink theirs

Hone Health shares the exact brews recommended by experts to boost longevity.

Most socially connected counties in America

To examine social relationships between U.S. counties, Spokeo used Facebook data to rank 50 pairs of the most socially connected counties.

More dogs, fewer babies: What's guiding the shifts in pet ownership and parenting in American households?

Ollie used BLS data to analyze the evolving dynamic between parenting children and owning pets in the U.S., particularly among younger adults.

Here's how the average childbirth age has changed over time

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to chart the rising maternal age over time, looking into the socioeconomic forces behind later births and the science that makes it possible.

The do's and don'ts of taking pets on the road

CitizenShipper researched the do's and don'ts of taking your pet cats and dogs on the road, compiled from animal caretakers and travel authorities.

Trends in data breaches across 10 commonly targeted industries

Drata analyzed a report compiled by Verizon to identify trends in data breaches within 10 of the industries most frequently targeted.

The US fertility rate is decreasing: What it means for the nation's future

U.S. fertility rates are now below replacement levels, according to CDC data. Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore this trend.

A cultural history of swimsuits from au naturel to ooh la la

Swimply explores the political history of women's swimwear using various sources, such as Smithsonian Magazine and the Fashion Institute of Technology.